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Dean L. Estes
Aug 19, 2025
Dean L. Estes, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and gifted artist, passed away peacefully in his home on August 19, 2025, in Boise, Idaho. He was 80 years old. Dean was born on October 4, 1944, in Clatskanie, Oregon, to Ole Anderson and Mildred Faye (Long) Estes.
Dean began a beautiful journey with his wife, Judi (Craig) Estes, whom...
Dr. Candice J. Krueger
Aug 14, 2025
Dr. Candice J. Krueger
I was born to June and Bill Krueger in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 24, 1946. Most of my growing up years were spent throughout the United States as my father was an Air Force pilot. I started my schooling in England with fond memories of the people and countryside.
Continuing my education, I received my undergraduate degree with...
Barbara Ellen Lowry
Aug 11, 2025
Barbara Ellen Lowry, 94, of Boise, Idaho, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Monday, August 11, 2025. Born in Meridian, Idaho, in 1931 to Braz Lee and Mary Alene Kyle, Barbara’s life was a testament to faith, service, and love.
Barbara graduated from Boise High School in 1949, where she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior—a...
Carlene Rose Hurley
Aug 8, 2025
Carlene Rose Conrad Hurley was born at home in an old house in Roseburg Oregon on June 4,1940. Franklin D Roosevelt was president for 3 terms during this time of the great depression and World War II.
Her dad was excused from going to war as he had a hernia so he served by working in the health and welfare office.
Later...
Brenda Ann Shippy
Jul 30, 2025
Brenda Ann Perry Gates Shippy, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away at her home in Sandhollow, Idaho on July 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on April 22, 1961, in Boise, Idaho, to Clyde and Martha Perry, Brenda was one of ten children and spent her life rooted in family and faith. She married her first love...
Carol Ann Bissell
Jul 28, 2025
Carol Ann Bissell was born on December 27, 1942, in Boise, Idaho, and spent her early years in Deadwood, Idaho, where her parents Clarence and Gladys Hoopes worked at the Deadwood Mine, then operated by the United States Army. After the end of World War 2, the family eventually settled on a small Boise Bench acreage where her brother Wayne...
Michael Thomas Spink
2025
Michael Thomas Spink was born in Pontiac, Michigan in March 1950. His parents were Walter E. Spink and Joan O’Neil Spink, both deceased. He grew up and attended public schools in Rochester, Michigan, along with his siblings Ellen Spink and Neil Spink. Mike graduated from Rochester High School in 1968. He spent a year at Denison University in Granville, Ohio...
James Warren Rayburn
Jul 25, 2025
Was Born, November 21, 1947 to Cheryl L. Webster, in Wallace, Idaho. He grew up there, adoring his mother, a waitress, and learning to cook in restaurants where she worked. He always wanted to share some concoction that he’d learned of during his upbringing.
He came to the Boise Valley with his mother as her jobs changed and she migrated to...
Donald Masterson
Jul 21, 2025
On July 21st, 2025, Donald “Jack” Masterson passed away peacefully of natural causes at home with his family by his side. He is joyfully reunited with his adored wife Diane, and his son, Jay, in heaven. Jack's beautiful blue eyes, infectious grin and quick laughter endeared him to everyone. A natural storyteller, he was the life of every gathering and...
L. Ray Mickelson
Jul 21, 2025
Lee Ray Mickelson, 85, died on Monday, July 21, 2025 in Boise, Idaho.
Ray was born on June 14, 1940 to Leo and Helen (Greenwood) Mickelson in Jerome, Idaho.
He attended Jerome High School and graduated in 1958. He went on to receive his Political Science degree from Boise Jr. College and his Masters in Planning from the University of Northern Colorado...
Timothy C. Thiede
Jul 20, 2025
Sergeant Major Tim Thiede, U.S. Army (Retired), passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, at the age of 68, surrounded by family and loved ones. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and soldier, he lived a life marked by unwavering dedication to his country, his family, and his values.
Born on December 1, 1956, in Odebolt, IA, Tim answered the call to...
John D. Lamont
Jul 18, 2025
John was born on May 23, 1936, at Spangler Hospital, in Spangler, Pennsylvania, to Desmond and Ruth Lamont. He was raised in Bakerton, Pennsylvania and graduated from John Carroll High School in May 1954.
While attending high school, he enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve and joined the Air Force in June 1954. He served in the Air Force for a...
Sue Edstrom
Jul 13, 2025
Sue Ann Marie Fleming Edstrom was born on October 1, 1946, in Alton, Illinois, to Lee and Eileen Fleming. She was the third of four children. In 1953, the family moved to Englewood, Colorado, where Sue spent the rest of her childhood. After graduating from Englewood High School, she attended Colorado State University and earned a B.A. in Social Work.
Sue...
Donald Curtis Martin
Jun 30, 2025
Donald Curtis Martin passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born on November 14, 1931, in Wilder, Idaho, and lived a long, full life marked by devotion to family and hard work.
Don worked for the J.R. Simplot Company for 35 years, providing steady support for his family. Together with his beloved wife, Jean,...
Eva E. Benedict
Jun 29, 2025
Eva was born February 6, 1927 outside of Berlin, Germany. She lived through WWII and often spoke of the hardships of the Hitler era, the Russian invasion and their family home being burned to the ground. Her parents and dear brother both preceded her in death.
In 1947 she was invited to the United States to become the bride of a...
Dorothy Mae Button de Reus
Jun 26, 2025
Dorothy Mae de Reus passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, in Boise, Idaho, at the age of 97.
Born in Adel, Iowa, to John Francis Button and Anna Louise Rhoten Button, Dorothy grew up with a strong sense of purpose and spirit. In her youth, she spent summers as a lifeguard and was an avid basketball player, graduating from high...
Carlyn Faye (Kauffman) Entrikin
Jun 23, 2025
Carlyn Faye (Kauffman) Entrikin who was born 12/7/1943 in Portland Oregon. Her father moved his family to Melba Idaho where family on both sides of her parents lived. She graduated from high school and she moved to Seattle with her husband and worked for the Boeing aircraft. she relocated back to Boise in the '70s to work at Boise State University...
Linda Ann Reed
Jun 21, 2025
Linda Reed passed away peacefully at home on Saturday June 21st, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Linda was born in Boise Idaho to Mary Lou and Bud Wicks in 1946. She attended Washington Elementary School and North Junior High before graduating from Boise High School in 1964. After graduation, she began working for the Idaho Transportation Department as a Data Entry...
Betty M. Donaldson
Jun 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of Betty Marie Donaldson September 13, 1932 – June 19, 2025
Betty Marie Donaldson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of Christ, passed away peacefully in her home on June 19, 2025, at the age of 92.
Born on September 13, 1932, Betty was the 3rd of three daughters born to John William and Hazel L. Lewis....
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